California native plants are often easier to grow in a full-sun urban area compared to our more common forest native plants. Numerous California natives are also native to Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. In Seattle, California natives take full sun/heat and don’t require any summer water. They’re often floriferous, fragrant, and attract hummingbirds. Plenty of sun and good/excellent drainage is critical to growing California native plants in Victoria, Seattle, Tacoma, or Portland.

new planting with Erigeron, Clarkia, Yerba Buena, and Opuntia with Star Jasmine. Future hedgerow of Manzanita, Ceanothus and silk-tassel behind.